Egypt expresses 'grave concern' for regional stability after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Ahram Online , Sunday 22 Jun 2025

Egypt has expressed "deep concern" over the recent developments in Iran and "condemns the increasing escalation that could have grave consequences for regional and international security."

Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In a statement on Sunday, Egypt’s foreign ministry affirmed Cairo's rejection of any violation of the United Nations (UN) Charter and called for full respect for states' sovereignty.

The statement came hours after the US launched coordinated airstrikes targeting three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and the Isfahan complex—using stealth bombers and bunker-busting munitions.

Egypt warned of the dangers of the Middle East sliding into deeper instability. It said that political solutions and diplomatic negotiations, not military action, are the only path toward resolving the crisis and achieving a lasting settlement.

Egypt urged all parties to exercise restraint, prioritize dialogue, and work to avoid further bloodshed, the statement added.

The US strikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities came in support of Israel’s ongoing war against Iran, which began on 13 June.

Shortly after the US attack on Iran, Tehran called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to condemn US airstrikes on its nuclear sites.